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'My school years were unhappy ones, as I was hyperactive, which made it hard to concentrate. My parents supported me in seeing various therapists and counsellors over the years but I remained in a pattern of being evasive and defensive. I only found out later that a chaotic lifestyle is typical of ADHD.
Some therapeutic interventions are a result of well-thought-out, well-timed interpretations, or challenges which catch the client in exactly the right moment; where the stars align and the path from words to conscious thought to unconscious understanding is unobstructed. Some are total accidents.
I don’t know which my own counsellor was going for that evening when she turned to me and said 'David, I can’t help you,' but I suspect neither she nor I could have known it would transpire to be a life-changing moment... 'You need something more intensive than seeing me once a week to break you down.'
My first thought was that I was going to need to find another therapist. But something about being ‘broken down’ resonated with me at a deeper level. 'Should I try the Hoffman Process?' I asked, as I was being hurried out of the room.
'Have a look,' she replied. 'You’ll know if it’s for you...'
David is a psychodynamic counsellor and a support group leader for ADHD UK.To read his article in full, click here or to find out more about his work, click here.
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We're grateful to author and Hoffman grad Kate Ruby for mentioning Hoffman in The Telegraph last weekend, as part of a touching and very funny article on her adventures in personal development:
'Past-life regression, hypnosis, psychics and psychedelics – these are just a few of the unusual, and sometimes downright crazy, approaches I have tried in the past 20 years. Some have been wonderful, some not so much...
...There were plenty of other things I tried that were worth every penny. There was the Hoffman Process: a week-long therapy boot camp that focuses on how damaged attachment patterns that get set up in childhood will continue to plague us in adult life. Its celebrity fanbase includes singer Justin Bieber and actress Sienna Miller, but it is more than a faddish psychological sticking plaster. The work I did there was profound and helped to tame the raging anxiety that has always plagued me.'
You can find Kate's full article here (free) sign up needed.
Kate's novel 'Tell Me Your Lies' is out now and recommended by the Richard and Judy book club, no less! Find it here.
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Great to hear Hoffman being given a mention by Katy Perry too during a May podcast with US comedian Chelsea Handler. Here's a short excerpt:
'I went to this place — I’m sure you’ve heard of it — called the Hoffman Process. Orlando went before me. He came back after going and wasn’t leaning into all of my bullsh*t and so it was boring... And so a year later later I went to the Hoffman Process, and it’s amazing... You get to discover why you have these patterns and habits and where they’re coming from and all it’s really coming from mom or it’s coming from dad. So if you’re yelling, who yelled at you? It’s a learned thing. It profoundly changed my life. It’s the #1 thing I recommend when someone is ready for that next level in life.'
In the podcast, Katy also speaks candidly about the work she and her partner Orlando Bloom do to keep their relationship healthy, including regular couples therapy. 'We love it because it keeps us in tune, and the resentment can get really strong when you’re both working hard.'
You can listen to the podcast for yourself here
To find out about Hoffman UK relationship workshops, click here
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If you would like more information about Hoffman courses and events, our informal introduction sessions by Zoom are a wonderful opportunity to find out more.
Led by Hoffman UK Managing Director, Serena Gordon (pictured) and members of the Hoffman enrolment team, the hour-long sessions provide a mix of information and the opportunity for Q&A. Attend with your camera on or off – either way, you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome. You can just listen in, or ask questions via Zoom’s ‘chat’ function, and we’ll be happy to answer them.
Perhaps you’re planning to register for the Hoffman Process later in the year? These calls can talk you through the practicalities of attending the Process and what it entails. There will also be information about our Hoffman Essentials weekends and our other short courses and workshops.
Wednesday 1 June: 4:00pm
Tuesday 7 June: 7:30pm
Wednesday 15 June: 4:00pm
Tuesday 21 June: 7:30pm
Wednesday 29 June: 4:00pm
To register, simply email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk with the date of the session you would like to attend, and we'll reply with the Zoom logins.
Can't make these dates? Sessions from July onwards can be found on our website here
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The Hoffman Essentials is an online weekend workshop led by two members of the Hoffman team. It provides a practical introduction to Hoffman tools and techniques that you can take away and use from day one. Numbers are limited to 16 participants to provide a safe, contained environment, and a follow-up Zoom call is included in the price.
All participants on The Hoffman Essentials will receive a £100 discount voucher towards a Hoffman Process booking, and access to a dedicated post-Essentials resource section of our website.
Upcoming dates - with EARLY BIRD rates
25 & 26 June
30 & 31 July
3 & 4 September
For more information and to book, click here
'Having two days in the Hoffman world is an incredible starting block to your personal journey. The connections made over Zoom were incredible. I did not expect to feel so comfortable with that format. I highly recommend to anyone unable to commit to the seven days.' ~ March 2022 attendee
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'The constant chatter of my inner critic has been well and truly silenced. It’s a revelation.'
~ Emma Newlands, writing about Hoffman Essentials in The Scotsman
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Why keep negative tension trapped inside when you can harness the power of music and movement to let it all out?
Join Supervising Hoffman Facilitator Emma Ferguson for an evening of sound, group energy and cathartic release. Allow yourself to be present in the moment and fully let go in this interactive session, designed to release some of that pent-up tension in true Hoffman style. The evening will finish with a grounding meditation.
'It took me ages to sign up for Expresso! I made every excuse under the sun; fed up of Zoom, not sure I'd get into it at home, not really my kind of thing... Ten minutes into my first session, I realised I never wanted to miss one again.'
Date: Thursday 21 July
Led by: Emma Ferguson (pictured)
Time: 7.30-9.00pm (GMT)
Platform: Zoom
For more info and to book, click here
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You don't have to wait until New Year's resolutions roll around to make changes in your life. Our one-day workshop, Into the Light, gives you a facilitated space to put aside what’s in the past, reconnect to your sense of agency in the present and start to plan for a brighter future.
'Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now' ~ Goethe
Date: Saturday 11 June
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm (UK) There will be regular screen breaks and a long lunch break
Platform: Zoom
Cost: £120
Into the Light is open to anyone who has done the Hoffman Essentials or Hoffman Process and would like to recommit to choosing the Right Road connected to their Spiritual Self, and to work on creating a clear vision. Our session in June will be led by Senior Hoffman Facilitator Stella Horgan (pictured).
For more information and to book click here
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If you're interested in signing up to a Hoffman course or workshop but would just like a little more info, our friendly enrolment team is available on the phone or via email, and happy to answer any questions you might have.
If you're considering the Hoffman Process, we can offer you a one-to-one assessment call that gives you time to discuss what happens on the course in detail, and also to decide whether it's right for you. If you do then go on to register, you're already a step ahead! All calls are completely confidential, and you don't need to have registered for a course to book a free appointment.
Call us on 01903 88 99 90 or email enrolment@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk and we'll take it from there.
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* At the time of writing! There is often movement, and even when a Process is on a Wait List, a place may still become available. Ring the office on +44(0)1903 88 99 90 or email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk to find out more.
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